Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fole

noun
fo-le
Definition
A Portuguese word that commonly refers to an inflatable item or a wind instrument, often associated with producing sound through air.
Examples
  • As a musician, I often play the accordion that has a beautiful fole.
  • The fireplace needed a fole to help stoke the fire.
Meaning
In English, ‘fole’ translates to ‘bellows’ or ‘blow’ depending on the context. It can refer to a device used to fan flames or an accordion, which is a musical instrument that uses bellows to create sound.
Synonyms
  • Bellows
  • Accordion
  • Air blower